three Causes Your Stick Is Messing With Your Pits

It is a sensitive area and it is indeed quite common for people to have unique sensitivities there that you may not find irritating elsewhere. "The skin in the armpit is very thin and will sense and respond to more ingredients than other parts of the body," says Nava Greenfield, M.D., of the Schweiger Dermatology Group of NYC. "For example, the arms are less prone to sensitivity."

But what exactly is the rash? Well, it's usually one of two things: "It could either be an allergy to an ingredient in the product or an irritant reaction to one of the ingredients," she says. However, these usually look very similar so figuring out what your rash is indicating is not always easy.

An allergic reaction is an inflammation in the skin and may need to be checked by a doctor or dermatologist who will perform a test. Irritation (sometimes called contact dermatitis) is usually the lesser of the two and the result of repeated exposure to an irritating ingredient. If your rash persists and you can't figure out the triggers, contact a derm.

However, here are some of the most common allergens and irritants to look out for:

Comments are closed.